Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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Understanding the mortgage underwriting process
What to expect from start to finish when lenders evaluate you for a home loan.
7 min read May 24, 2024 -
What is a first mortgage?
It’s what we think of when we think “mortgage”: a big loan used to buy a home.
7 min read May 31, 2024 -
How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
True, the path to homeownership will be bumpier, but these tips can help you navigate it.
9 min read May 23, 2024 -
Mortgage rate lock: What it is and when you should use one
It can make sure you don’t get burned by rising interest rates before you close.
8 min read May 23, 2024 -
Younger would-be homebuyers are moving back in with their parents: Should you?
Younger aspiring homebuyers face a tougher road financially compared to even a few short years ago.
4 min read May 10, 2024 -
16 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid
And the ways to do things right, from perusing the neighborhood to comparing mortgage terms.
11 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
Should I buy a house or build one?
Build or buy? Here’s a breakdown comparing the two options.
6 min read May 21, 2024 -
Student loan guidelines for getting a mortgage
Here’s how student loans typically factor into getting a mortgage.
7 min read May 20, 2024 -
The lock-in effect is keeping homes off the market. How long will it last?
Homeowners are staying on the sidelines of the housing market, biding their time.
4 min read May 20, 2024 -
Mortgage application: What’s included and how to prepare
You have to know all the questions to give the right answers.
8 min read May 17, 2024